Kinesiology

  • Event

    The American Association for the Advancement of Physical Education (AAAPE), currently known as SHAPE America or the Society of Health and Physical Education, was founded by 60 people.
  • Early Beginns

    Early in the 19th century, physical therapy was initially created. Physical therapists assisted in the rehabilitation of troops who had just returned from the First World War and helped polio sufferers recover.
  • Significant developments

    1840-1900:
    Integrated body, mind, and spirit development was a result of industrialization and westward migration. Recommendations for intense training in collegiate sports for women and girls (physical educators included women activities)
  • Event

    Physical educators wrote articles for scholarly journals about the evolution of physical education programs in schools and colleges during the 1920s and 1930s, as well as various textbooks on the history of physical education.
  • Events

    1950-present The North American Society experienced an increase in electronic communication, democratization, immigration, and global trade.
  • Significant Development

    1900-1950:
    During this time, democratization, immigration, and consumerism all took place. Important moments included the competitive male and female sports, the focus on sport in the school, and the introduction of physical education courses in colleges.
  • Early Beginns

    The college physical education association, which was renamed to (National College Physical Education Association for Men), formed a sports history division under the direction of Eyler, Staley, and Zeigler (NCPEAM)
  • Important Event

    The Title IX of Education Amendments, which mandates equal opportunity for men and women in educational programs, including athletic programs, was enacted by the US Congress In1972.